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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.76, 966.72 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.76, 966.72 and 233.82 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.76 : 966.72 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.76/966.72 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.76x = 966.72 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.76x = 226,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,038.47/644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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